BLM National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (Two Task Statements)
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Assistance Listings
- 15.232 -- Joint Fire Science Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is a partnership of seven federal wildland fire management and research agencies that have a shared need to address problems associated with managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems.
The partnering agencies include the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS) and five bureaus in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI): Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Geological Survey. The DOI is also represented by the Office of Wildland Fire. Funding to support...
the program is provided by both DOI and FS.
For further background on the JFSP, those considering submitting proposals are encouraged to visit its website at www.firescience.gov.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this NOFO. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award.
- State, local government, Native American tribal organizations
- Institution of Higher Education (IHE)
- Independent School District
- Private Institution of Higher Education
- Nonprofit Organizations with 501C3 IRS Status* (Other than IHE) - must submit proof
- Nonprofit Organizations without 501C3 IRS Status* (Other than IHE)
Grantor contact information
Description
Program Analyst Becky Jenison (208) 387-5958
bjenison@blm.gov
bjenison@blm.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| JFSP_2021_Primary_FOA_Final.pdf | L20AS00103 Primary FOA | Jul 15, 2020 06:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Click on the RELATED DOCUMENTS tab to download the full announcement and application instructions.
Archived: November 15, 2020
Award
$3,500,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
L20AS00103
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 15, 2020
Archive date:
November 15, 2020
